47-25 Special Exception and Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Property Located at 431 Dundee Street

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Staff Report-PC#0276-25 10/20/2025 The most desirable use for this property within the current zone is low to medium density residential housing that will fit the established character of the neighborhood. 4. Conservation of Property Values: Revitalizing this currently vacant duplex to a renovated fourplex should contribute to the growth and value of the surrounding properties. 5. Responsible Development and Growth: Responsible development of this property would be the continuity of housing with densities permitted in U2. Special Exception The petitioner is seeking a Special Use to allow: Dwelling, Multi-unit (21-06.01(j)(5)) A Special Use may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing, that: (1) The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare; The proposed use should not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals or general welfare of the community. The general welfare and stability of the community could benefit from the increased variety of housing types. Approval of the Special Exception should not affect the general welfare of the community, as the residence would add rental housing units to the neighborhood and use a building the had sat vacant for several years. (2) The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein; Allowing conversion of the existing single unit residential dwelling should not injure or adversely affect the use or value of the adjacent area or property values, provided the current residential character is maintained. Property values would be adversely affected if the project does not meet the district and building standards in the City's Zoning Ordinance. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein; This four-unit dwelling will be consistent with the character of the district and neighborhood in both use and style of construction. (4) The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. The petition is consistent with the City Plan, South Bend Comprehensive Plan (2006) Objective H1.1: Encourage residential developments to contain a mix of housing types, densities, price ranges, and amenities. Analysis & Recommendation Commitments: No commitments are proposed. Analysis: Rezoning this property would not be consistent with the City Plan to provide well-designed housing on SOUTH BEND PLAN COMMISSION Page 4 of 14